The Town of Ajax Engineering Design Criteria and Standard Drawings are intended to provide guidance for developers, consulting engineers and contractors engaged in design and construction within the Town of Ajax.
These documents establish the minimum engineering design criteria and standards related to all roads, bridges, storm sewers, stormwater management ponds, fencing, street lighting, sidewalks, utilities, lot grading and drainage, capital projects, commercial and industrial site plans and residential subdivisions.
Changes and revisions will be made to the Town of Ajax Engineering Design Criteria and Standard Drawings from time to time. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and reference the latest version of the documents available.
Engineering Resources
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Section A – General Information
- Section B – Roadways
- Section C – Stormwater Management and Storm Drainage
- Section D – Storm Drainage Connections
- Section E – Lot Grading
- Section F – Traffic Signs
- Section G – Street Tree Planting
- Section H – Parklands
- Section I – Street Lighting
- Section J – Multiple Family Dwelling, Commercial, Industrial or Institutional Lands
- Section K – Minimum Testing Requirements
- Section L – Sediment and Erosion Control
- Section M – Street Furniture
- Section N – Lot Grading Severances, Individual Site Plans, Miscellaneous
- AS-135 Storm Sewer Bedding Detail
- AS-137 Storm Sewer Insulation Detail
- AS-140 Storm Sewer Headwall
- AS-153 Catchbasin Subdrain Detail (Site Plan Only)
- AS-156 Adjustment of Catchbasins
- AS-157 Rear Lot Catchbasin Detail
- AS-159 Beehive Catchbasin Frame and Cover for Rear Lot Catchbasins
- AS-161 Service Location – Single Family Residential
- AS-162 Service Location – Semi Detached Residential
- AS-165 Storm Sewer Service Location
- AS-169 P.V.C. Catchbasin Connection
- AS-171 Methods of Supporting House Connection and Catchbasin Leads
- AS-173 Common Trench Detail for Direct Buried Cables with Gas Main
- AS-175 Sump Pump with Storm Drain Connection
- AS-176 Sump Pump Without Storm Drain Connection
- AS-201 8.5m Local Roadway in a 15.0m ROW
- AS-202 8.5m Local Roadway in a 18.5m ROW
- AS-203 10.0m Local Roadway in a 20.0m ROW
- AS-204 13.0m Collector Roadway in a 23.0m ROW
- AS-205 8.5m Local Roadway in a 17.0m ROW
- AS-215 Raised Intersection
- AS-217 Industrial Cul-de-Sac
- AS-218 Residential Cul-de-Sac
- AS-219 Typical Bulb Detail for All Local Roads
- AS-221 Road Subdrains
- AS-231 Concrete Sidewalk
- AS-233 Tactile Walking Surface Indicators
- AS-234 Concrete Sidewalk at Intersections
- AS-236 3.0m Multi-Use Trail
- AS-237 Precast Concrete Splash Pad
- AS-240 Dead End Barricade
- AS-246 Wooden Barricade for End of Sidewalk
- AS-250 Surface Pavement Joint Treatment
- AS-261 Replacement Concrete Sidewalk
- AS-311 Chain Link Security Fence
- AS-312 Wood Privacy Fence
- AS-314 Steel Post, Wood Privacy Fence
- AS-315 Timber Noise Barrier Fence
- AS-321 Pedestrian Walkway
- AS-322 Secondary Emergency Access Route
- AS-325 Street Light Installation Detail
- AS-331 Traffic Sign Installation Detail
- AS-332 Street Name Sign
- AS-333 Municipal Traffic Signs
- AS-335 Stormwater Management Pond Warning Sign
- AS-341 Residential Driveway
- AS-342 Commercial, Industrial and Apartment Driveway Detail
- AS-345 Mud Mat
- AS-346 P-Gate Detail
- AS-347 Drawing Title Block
- AS-502a Foundation Control Certificate
- AS-502b Foundation Control Certificate Industrial, Commercial & Institutional
- AS-503a Preliminary Lot Grading Certificate
- AS-503b Lot Grading Certificate for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional
- AS-505 Lot Grading Certificate for Infill Lots
- AS-506 Site Servicing Certificate
- AS-601 Baseball – Senior Diamond
- AS-602 BaseballSoftball – Warning Track
- AS-603 Baseball Backstop Fence 1 of 4
- AS-604 Baseball Backstop Section (2 of 4)
- AS-605 Baseball Backstop Fence Elevation (3 of 4)
- AS-606 Baseball Backstop Fence Notes and Schedules (4 of 4)
- AS-607 Baseball Player’s Enclosure Detail Plan (1 of 2)
- AS-608 Baseball Player’s Enclosure Elevation and Section (2 of 2)
- AS-609 Baseball Foul Line Post 5450mm
- AS-610 Baseball Bullpen Outfield Fence and Gate
- AS-611 Baseball Chain Link Outfield Fence 2400mm
- AS-612 Baseball Bullpen Detail Plan
- AS-613 Baseball Pitcher’s Mound and Home Plate
- AS-614 Softball Senior Field Typical Layout
- AS-615 Softball Senior Field Backstop Fence (1 of 4)
- AS-616 Softball Senior Field Backstop Fence (2 of 4)
- AS-617 Softball Senior Field Backstop Fence (3 of 4)
- AS-618 Softball Senior Field Backstop Fence (4 of 4)
- AS-619 Softball Foul Pole
- AS-620 Softball Typical Field Layout
- AS-621 Backstop Fence Detail
- AS-622 Softball Fence Elevation and Section
- AS-623 Soccer Senior Field 65 x 110m
- AS-624 Soccer Senior Goal
- AS-625 Soccer Junior Field 45 x 90m
- AS-626 Soccer Junior Goal
- AS-627 Soccer Mini Field
- AS-629 Basketball Court Layout
- AS-630 Basketball Post
- AS-631 Basketball – Backboard
- AS-632 Basketball Court Asphalt Surface
- AS-633 Tennis Court Layout Plan
- AS-634 Tennis Court Fence and Gate
- AS-635 Tennis Court Asphalt Surface
- AS-636 Tennis Court Post and Net
- AS-801 Paving – Standard Asphalt
- AS-802 Paving – Precast Unit
- AS-803 Paving – Heavy Duty Precast Unit
- AS-804 Paving – Limestone Screening Walkway
- AS-805 Paving – Limestone Screening Walkway – Heavy Duty
- AS-806 Paving – Wood Chip
- AS-807 Curb – Playground Conc. Curb and Resilient Surface
- AS-808 Pipe – PVC Sub-Grade Drainage
- AS-809 Pipe – PVC Solid Pipe
- AS-810 Pipe – Drainage Culvert
- AS-811 Retaining Wall – Armourstone
- AS-901 Bench – Park and Trail
- AS-902 Bench – Street Bench (BIA Areas, Heritage Square)
- AS-903 Waste Receptacle – Metal
- AS-904 Waste Receptacle – Recycling
- AS-905 Bicycle Ring
- AS-906 Bicycle Rack
- AS-907 Picnic Table – Shaded
- AS-908 Picnic Table – Metal Frame
- AS-909 Picnic Table – Metal Frame, Accessible
- AS-910 Playground Signage
- AS-911 Gate – Parking Lot
- AS-912 Rail – Wood, Angled Top
- AS-913 Rail – Wood, Bicycle Height
- AS-914 Bench – Baseball
- AS-915 Bench- Soccer
- AS-916 Bleacher – Multi-Use
- AS-917 Bleacher – Multi-Tier, Metal
- AS-918 Chain Link Gate
- AS-919 P Gate Layout
Geodetic benchmarks set the horizontal and vertical position for a specific point. The Town maintains a database of these points.
Use the Geodetic Benchmark Map to locate the benchmark. To find elevation and location refer to the Geodetic Benchmark Report.
Town of Ajax is committed to improving the water quality of our creeks and the local aquatic environments through the promotion and adoption of sustainable development practices within the Town. Studies of urban watersheds around the world have identified construction sites as being a significant contributor to stormwater pollution in our neighbourhoods, with the principle contaminant being soil; commonly referred to as “sediment”. Sediment loading negatively affects fish habitat and ecosystems. Sediment also carries other pollutants such as E. coli and phosphorous that are negatively affecting the water quality at our beaches and the nearshore of Lake Ontario.
While the nature of development and construction exposes large quantities and areas of soil to the elements; these sites when managed appropriately, can significantly reduce the pollutant loading in the stormwater run-off leaving the sites during rain events.
Sediment and erosion control measures are to be used for all construction sites to limit the effects of the proposed construction on the surrounding areas and infrastructure. The extent and durability of the required measures is determined by the sensitivity of the area that is to be protected.
The Town’s strategy to managing this pollutant source is the Sediment and Erosion Control By-law. The by-law sets out mandatory requirements for site planning and the adoption of best management practices during construction.
Stormwater management involves using various techniques and practices to capture, treat, and store runoff water before it enters our waterways. This can help reduce the negative impacts of stormwater on the environment and protect water quality.
The Town of Ajax completed the Stormwater Funding Feasibility Study to review and recommend a sustainable and reliable funding source to support the Town’s current and future stormwater management program.
Click here to find out more information about the Stormwater Funding Implementation process and Stormwater Fee.
Overview
A Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) is a five phase study that identifies potential positive and negative effects of municipal capital projects such as roads, water and wastewater.
The process reviews impacts on the natural and social environment, including impacts to plants and animals, traffic patterns, and to residents and businesses in the community. This process helps to stop any negative impacts that may be found during the review.
Process
In Ontario, municipal EAs follow the Municipal Engineers Association document “Municipal Class Environmental Assessment,” (October 2000, amended 2007).
Public consultation is an important part of the EA process. In Ajax we host Public Information Centres or PIC’s in the community as well as consult directly with municipal councils, review agencies, interest groups, and property owners.
For more information on the process, please read the Class Environmental Assessment Process Guide.
Design Guidelines
Design Guidelines are intended to promote high quality urban design by providing a clear understanding and examples of how urban design principles are to be incorporated through the development or redevelopment of properties and buildings within the Town of Ajax.
The design guidelines listed below will assist property owners in the preparation of development applications submitted to the Town:
Design Guidelines for Employment Areas
The Town of Ajax Employment Areas Urban Design Guidelines were approved in 2006 and provides a clear understanding of the urban design criteria to be incorporated within development applications located within the Town’s Employment Areas.
Design Guidelines for Vehicle Gas Bars and Service Centres
The Town of Ajax Urban Design Guidelines for Motor Vehicle Gas Bars and Service Stations were approved in 2006 and provides a clear understanding of the urban design criteria to be incorporated within development applications proposing gas bars, service stations and associated uses, such as car washes, restaurants, convenience stores and drive-thru facilities.
Design / Built Form Guidelines for Pickering Village
The Urban Design and Built Form Guidelines for Pickering Village were approved in 2008 and provides direction for development applications located within Pickering Village. The Guidelines are a companion document to support the Pickering Village Community Improvement Plan and the Pickering Village Heritage Conservation District Plan.